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Hi /adv. I'd like to get your input on whether I should attend a: (1) somewhat prestigious yet difficult university, or (2) a much less prestigious yet easier university. I'm deciding between UC San Diego or San Diego State. I'm majoring in economics. My gpa is 3.2 and I'm transferring from a community college (I've been accepted by both schools). I'm a non-traditional student (I'm 30, use to be in the Navy). At the harder school I'll get more rigorous academic preparation, possibly network better, and the associated "prestige" of this better school. However, I'm affraid of the difficulty, and wouldn't want my gpa to drop (for grad school), or risk failure. If I choose the easier school, it would be easier: less rigorous academics, much less prestige, but a guaranteed easy time (and, thus, higher gpa for grad school purposes). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks /adv